Escaping the Hedonic Treadmill in the Food Industry developing people food safety culture human skills leadership mindset values Dec 06, 2023

Get ready for a mind-bending exploration on the next episode of Real Talk Food Safety with Jill & Tia as we dive into the intriguing realm of the "Hedonic Treadmill." Join us for a fascinating discussion that unravels the concept suggesting that, much like a treadmill, our pursuit of happiness never quite stops, but rather resets to a baseline. How does this phenomenon impact professionals in the dynamic world of food and beverage?

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The Necessity of Sharp Left Turns coaching food safety culture human skills leadership mindset team dynamics Jul 28, 2023

Sometimes in leadership roles, we need to be able to pivot and change direction. That’s especially true when we work in the food industry!  The question is: how exactly do we regroup and change our mindset and attitude to ensure success?  It’s simple -by changing our questions, we can change our mindset, and get on the right path.   Learn how to change your questions and become a better leader as we talk with our special guest, Christine Alvarado!  

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Why Pizza Parties Aren't Cutting it for Food Safety Culture mindset powerful conversations Jul 27, 2021

It’s Thursday mid-morning.  You’re at work busy [insert your favorite FSQ activity] and production seems to be running smoothly.   Your mind keeps drifting to the last few things you need to get ready for this weekend: pack food, put camp chairs in the truck, grab bug spray. 

 

It’s been months since there’s been a ‘no production’ weekend, and last week the complex manager announced NO PRODUCTION for this weekend.  Last...

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Radical Mindset Shifts - Good for Running, Good for Food Safety Culture grit mindset Jul 19, 2021

Congrats to me.  Yep.  To me!

Anyone who knows me personally will understand why I am congratulating myself.  You see, I was that driver who proudly displayed the “0.0” sticker in their back car window, and NOW, I’ve just completed a half marathon.  

Here’s why I’m congratulating myself.  In about 20 years, there’s been only a handful of times I haven’t been to the gym multiple times during the week to do some type of...

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